Definition
企及 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to hope to reach' or 'to match (a level, standard, or achievement)'. It often appears in comparisons or aspirational contexts, carrying a sense of striving or looking up to something. Unlike 达到 (dádào, to reach) or 赶上 (gǎnshàng, to catch up), 企及 has a nuance of ambition or admiration. It is typically used in written Chinese and formal speech.
v.p.
to hope to reachto match (a level, standard, or achievement)
Examples
- 企及。Tā de chéngjiù wú rén qǐ jí.His achievements are unmatched by anyone.
- 企及，。Zhège mùbiāo hěn nán qǐ jí, dàn zhídé nǔlì.This goal is very hard to reach, but it's worth the effort.
- 企及。Wǒmen yīngdāng qǐ jí gèng gāo de lǐxiǎng.We should aspire to higher ideals.
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